Autonomous or semi-autonomous agents that can operate, verify identity, exchange value, and maintain compliance even when disconnected from the internet — later synchronizing proofs or audit trails once reconnected.
Think of them as offline-first, policy-aware digital entities that can still act lawfully and traceably in “air-gapped” or “edge” conditions — whether that’s a drone, a router, a village clinic, or a field sensor.
How TAP Works in Your Stack
| Layer | Role in Enabling Disconnected Agents |
|---|---|
| OTR Mesh (Over-The-Radio) | Localized communication without IP. Agents share signed data packets and CTX/POL manifests via mesh. |
| CTX (Context Token) | Carries the agent’s verifiable identity and last-known compliance state — acts like a “digital passport” usable offline. |
| POL (Policy Token) | Encodes permissible actions and risk limits — ensures even when offline, the agent can’t exceed its compliance scope. |
| DDT (Derivative Data Token) | Records all agent activity (e.g., data captured, decisions made). Syncs back to chain when connectivity resumes. |
| WOTA Settlement Layer | Optional on-chain mirror of economic events once network access is restored. Enables hybrid off-grid commerce. |
Real-World Use Cases
| Sector | Example |
|---|---|
| DePIN / Infrastructure | Drones or routers exchanging service credits over LoRa or SDR links — verified by CTX/POL locally. |
| Healthcare / Aid | Offline medical agents verifying identity, issuing care records, then syncing securely later. |
| Finance / Payments | Local merchants accepting WOTA-stable payments offline, validated by policy-bound agents. |
| AI / Data Exchange | Sensors and AI models operating in the field — disconnected but still policy-audited. |
Compliance Advantage
Disconnected agents solve what no current AI compliance system does:
- KYA/KYC offline validation – proof of agent identity without live oracle access.
- Policy-embedded autonomy – agents can self-govern with cryptographic “guardrails.”
- Deferred attestation – actions timestamped and signed, then reconciled when online.
- No data leaks – isolated by design; no external API calls required.
This aligns with FinCEN, FATF, and AMLA 2020 principles around traceable autonomy, even in low-infrastructure environments.
“Most AI agents need the internet to think.
Ours can act — lawfully, verifiably, and economically — without it.”
and:
“Tokenized Agentics introduces Disconnected Agents — identity-verified, policy-enforced AI actors that function anywhere on Earth, from city centers to disconnected mesh zones.”